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Ledger
University of Washington, Tacoma
uwtledger.com
Get connected with Sound Transit
Photo courtesy of www.soundtransit.org Tiie Linic Ligiit rail's initial proposal was to iiave 700-800 passengers per day. Since day one, it iias surpassed tiiat marie by transporting at least 2,000 passengers everyday.
Downtown emerging as transportation hub
by Marques Hunter
Downtown Tacoma's trans¬ portation system has diversified and is creating a buzz as local commuters and business own¬ ers are pleased with the com¬ pletion of the commuter rail station and the growing success of a multi-modal facility.
The people of Tacoma and surrounding region are fre¬ quently catch¬ ing the ST Express, Tacoma's Link Light rail, running since August 22, 2003 and the Sounder commuter, running since Sept. 18,
2000.
Both the Link Light rail and Sounder
commuter run along each side of Freighthouse Square. The completion of the new Sounder
"The comple¬ tion of the com¬ plex at Tacoma Dome Station is symbolic for the entire region."
— John Ladenberg,
Sound Transit Vice
Chair/Pierce County
Executive
Tacoma Dome commuter rail station is the newest addition to Tacoma's transportation servic¬ es.
With the addition ofthe Link Light rail and Sounder com¬ muter rail station, it appears Tacoma is heading in a direc¬ tion of versatility that will enable many commuters to enjoy the different ways of get¬ ting around.
"It all comes together here," said Sound
Transit Board Chair/King County Executive Ron Sims. "No
where in the region is the future of trans¬ portation more visible here than at Tacoma Dome Station, where the Sounder
commuter rail, Tacoma Link Light rail and ST Express regional buses connect people
with local Pierce Transit bus service, Greyhound and nearby Amtrak."
The Sounder commuter plat¬ form sits across from the 2,400 stall free parking garage and features wheelchair access ramps and canopies to protect passengers in bad weather.
Moreover, commuters are happy with improvements Tacoma is making to its trans¬ portation services.
Local resident Robert Hugill, a former high school teacher, currently a loan officer for All State Mortgage Company, finds the transporta¬ tion services very rewarding.
"It's really sprucing up the town and its good were provid¬ ing ways of getting around when the city is expanding so much," said Hugill.
Hugill acknowledged how these new transportation servic¬ es have good accessibility for the disabled.
The revitalization of down¬ town Tacoma and the comple¬ tion of the multi-modal facility are impacting local businesses. Lyn Thompson, business direc¬ tor at Freighthouse Square, has seen a dramatic change in a short amount of time.
See Sound Transit page 6
Gilbeitson takes charge over Huskies
Pages
Vol. VIII No. 1
October 1, 2003
Enrollment policy unchanged by Supreme Court
by Kayla Cogdill
The June 23 Supreme Court ruling allowing univer¬ sities to consider race as a fac¬ tor in admission procedures will not affect the University of Washington, Tacoma's pol¬ icy.
Washington State Initiative 200, otherwise known as the Washington State Civil Rights Initiative, already prohibits Washington from hiring, pro¬ moting and contracting deci¬ sions, which are based on racial criteria. Voters passed the Initiative Nov. 3, 1998 by 64 percent.
Even though Initiative 200 is a road barrier for affirma¬ tive action at UWT, the administration changed the admission procedures to com¬ ply with state law and still allow race to be considered among many factors during admissions.
"Simply having x number of groups represented alone does not help campus diversi¬ ty," said Dan Garcia, director of enrollment services and student affairs. "It's the expe¬
riences and ideas people bring to one another that helps to shape and improve our own, and the improved understand¬ ing that's achieved by expos¬ ing students of one group to other groups."
Currently, students are required to submit a personal essay with their admission packet for the administration to get a broad overview of the student's contributing qualifi¬ cations and assets to the cam¬ pus community.
"All universities have min¬ imum standards when accept¬ ing student enrollments," said Steve Smith, associate direc¬ tor of student affairs and co- director of diversity and minority affairs. "What both¬ ers me is when people think unqualified people are allowed into programs because of affirmative action. That is not true. Everyone has to be qualified to get in."
In 2002, UWT reported 19.3 percent of the total enrollment consisted of minorities. Asian Americans
See Enrollment page 6
Chancellor's executive assistant leaving campus
by Penney Wiiite
After almost nine years, staff and faculty will be losing a familiar face. Stephanie Brock, executive assistant to chancellor Vicky Carwein, is leaving.
Brock's friends and co¬ workers gave her a small party to wish her farewell and good luck in her future endeavors. She has decided to move with her husband, a general con¬ tractor, to Richland, Washington so that he can pursue a promising business opportunity.
"She will be truly missed," said Noreen Slease, adminis¬ trative assistant in the chan¬ cellor's office. "The school has achieved incredible things in the years during her stay, which she has played a vital role."
In November of 1994, Brock accepted the position of
Joshua Gaebel / The Ledger Staff member Stepiianie Broci( downsizing and moving to Riciiland, WA.
assistant to the dean, support¬ ing Dr. Bill Richardson, who was acting dean of the school at the time. After a year, Vicky Carwein became UWT Chancellor.
See Brock page 6

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Th
Ledger
University of Washington, Tacoma
uwtledger.com
Get connected with Sound Transit
Photo courtesy of www.soundtransit.org Tiie Linic Ligiit rail's initial proposal was to iiave 700-800 passengers per day. Since day one, it iias surpassed tiiat marie by transporting at least 2,000 passengers everyday.
Downtown emerging as transportation hub
by Marques Hunter
Downtown Tacoma's trans¬ portation system has diversified and is creating a buzz as local commuters and business own¬ ers are pleased with the com¬ pletion of the commuter rail station and the growing success of a multi-modal facility.
The people of Tacoma and surrounding region are fre¬ quently catch¬ ing the ST Express, Tacoma's Link Light rail, running since August 22, 2003 and the Sounder commuter, running since Sept. 18,
2000.
Both the Link Light rail and Sounder
commuter run along each side of Freighthouse Square. The completion of the new Sounder
"The comple¬ tion of the com¬ plex at Tacoma Dome Station is symbolic for the entire region."
— John Ladenberg,
Sound Transit Vice
Chair/Pierce County
Executive
Tacoma Dome commuter rail station is the newest addition to Tacoma's transportation servic¬ es.
With the addition ofthe Link Light rail and Sounder com¬ muter rail station, it appears Tacoma is heading in a direc¬ tion of versatility that will enable many commuters to enjoy the different ways of get¬ ting around.
"It all comes together here," said Sound
Transit Board Chair/King County Executive Ron Sims. "No
where in the region is the future of trans¬ portation more visible here than at Tacoma Dome Station, where the Sounder
commuter rail, Tacoma Link Light rail and ST Express regional buses connect people
with local Pierce Transit bus service, Greyhound and nearby Amtrak."
The Sounder commuter plat¬ form sits across from the 2,400 stall free parking garage and features wheelchair access ramps and canopies to protect passengers in bad weather.
Moreover, commuters are happy with improvements Tacoma is making to its trans¬ portation services.
Local resident Robert Hugill, a former high school teacher, currently a loan officer for All State Mortgage Company, finds the transporta¬ tion services very rewarding.
"It's really sprucing up the town and its good were provid¬ ing ways of getting around when the city is expanding so much," said Hugill.
Hugill acknowledged how these new transportation servic¬ es have good accessibility for the disabled.
The revitalization of down¬ town Tacoma and the comple¬ tion of the multi-modal facility are impacting local businesses. Lyn Thompson, business direc¬ tor at Freighthouse Square, has seen a dramatic change in a short amount of time.
See Sound Transit page 6
Gilbeitson takes charge over Huskies
Pages
Vol. VIII No. 1
October 1, 2003
Enrollment policy unchanged by Supreme Court
by Kayla Cogdill
The June 23 Supreme Court ruling allowing univer¬ sities to consider race as a fac¬ tor in admission procedures will not affect the University of Washington, Tacoma's pol¬ icy.
Washington State Initiative 200, otherwise known as the Washington State Civil Rights Initiative, already prohibits Washington from hiring, pro¬ moting and contracting deci¬ sions, which are based on racial criteria. Voters passed the Initiative Nov. 3, 1998 by 64 percent.
Even though Initiative 200 is a road barrier for affirma¬ tive action at UWT, the administration changed the admission procedures to com¬ ply with state law and still allow race to be considered among many factors during admissions.
"Simply having x number of groups represented alone does not help campus diversi¬ ty," said Dan Garcia, director of enrollment services and student affairs. "It's the expe¬
riences and ideas people bring to one another that helps to shape and improve our own, and the improved understand¬ ing that's achieved by expos¬ ing students of one group to other groups."
Currently, students are required to submit a personal essay with their admission packet for the administration to get a broad overview of the student's contributing qualifi¬ cations and assets to the cam¬ pus community.
"All universities have min¬ imum standards when accept¬ ing student enrollments," said Steve Smith, associate direc¬ tor of student affairs and co- director of diversity and minority affairs. "What both¬ ers me is when people think unqualified people are allowed into programs because of affirmative action. That is not true. Everyone has to be qualified to get in."
In 2002, UWT reported 19.3 percent of the total enrollment consisted of minorities. Asian Americans
See Enrollment page 6
Chancellor's executive assistant leaving campus
by Penney Wiiite
After almost nine years, staff and faculty will be losing a familiar face. Stephanie Brock, executive assistant to chancellor Vicky Carwein, is leaving.
Brock's friends and co¬ workers gave her a small party to wish her farewell and good luck in her future endeavors. She has decided to move with her husband, a general con¬ tractor, to Richland, Washington so that he can pursue a promising business opportunity.
"She will be truly missed," said Noreen Slease, adminis¬ trative assistant in the chan¬ cellor's office. "The school has achieved incredible things in the years during her stay, which she has played a vital role."
In November of 1994, Brock accepted the position of
Joshua Gaebel / The Ledger Staff member Stepiianie Broci( downsizing and moving to Riciiland, WA.
assistant to the dean, support¬ ing Dr. Bill Richardson, who was acting dean of the school at the time. After a year, Vicky Carwein became UWT Chancellor.
See Brock page 6